PCOS/PCOD and Holistic management using Integrative medicine:
The integrative treatment towards Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) include Ayurveda, Yoga, Acupuncture and Naturopathy, which restore and maintain health and wellness across a woman's life by understanding the unique set of circumstances and addressing the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a young girl or woman leading to PCOS.
So, What is PCOS?
PCOS is a syndrome manifested with amenorrhea (no menstruation), hirsutism and obesity associated with enlarged cystic ovaries. It is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by excess androgen production by the ovaries that interferes with the reproductive, endocrine & metabolic functions. This is a common endocrine disorder affecting 5- 10% women of reproductive age that is 1 in 10 gets affected. Incidence is increasing rapidly with change in life style & stress, most frequently the causing sub- infertility in women. Ayurveda elaborately explains PCOS as Aarthava Kshaya.
⁍ It is believed that high levels of male hormones prevent the ovaries
from producing hormones and making eggs normally
⁍ Genetics
⁍ Increase level of Inflammations
⁍ Irregular periods
⁍ Heavy bleeding
⁍ Hirsutism or excessive growth of hair on face
⁍ Absence of menstruation
⁍ Weight gain
⁍ Hair loss
⁍ Pelvic pain
⁍ Acne
⁍ Irritability or Depression
When to Start the treatment and How Integrative Medicine based approach helps in Managing PCOD/PCOS?
Do consult a doctor when you find hair on your cheeks, when menstrual cycle is very painful or when you skip a cycle.
Ayurvedic Treatments:
The Panchakarma therapies, Shirodhara, Udvartana and Oral medications are useful in treating PCOS as they naturally stimulate better Ovarian functions along side regulation of diet and lifestyle.
Yogic Treatments:
Specific Yoga Therapy is suggested based on the Integrated approach to yoga therapy and includes not only Asanas but breathing exercises, pranayama and relaxation to balance the hypothalmo-pituatary ovarian axis.
Acupuncture:
Needling certain anatomical points has been reported to potentially improve sensitivity and help patients with PCOS
Naturopathy: Treatments such as Hip Bath, Hot foot Bath and diet help in improving the function of pelvic viscera by altering the circulation